The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-06-04
ESTHER, THE BEAUTIFUL QUEEN.
Its Successful Presentation at Odd Fellows

| Hall.
The cantata of ESTHER, the Beautiful
Queen" was successfully given on Thursday
and Friday evenings at Odd Fellows Han, III
the presence of large, tchned and oppressive
audiences. Four of the leading characters
were taken by cultured vocaiists Of Baltimore,
and the others by home talent, while the cho,
ruses were also composed of ladies ana
gentlemen of Westminster.
On Thursday night the singing and acting
| of the entire company was admirable, and the
occasional applause and rapt attention Of
the audience were evidences of pleasure and
appreciation The charming soprano OF the
Queen, the rich bass of the King, the eapti-
waiting tenor of Mordecai and the hne baritone
of Hannah, entranced the audience, while the
solos of the Prophecies, of Mordecai's Sister,
and Zeresh were admirably rendered. The
character of Zeresh was most creditably sus-
tanned, both as to singing and acting, while
the parts of Harbonah, Scribe, Hegai and
| Herald we're well sung. One OF the sweetest
of the minor parts was the "Call to the Ban
quet Hail. by Miss Georgia Franklin, who
has sweet soprano voice, of considerable
power.
The scenes on the stage at times were most
beautiful and impressive. The bright coiors
of the costumes, the handsome throne, the
rich carpeting, all combined to give line effect;
while the dim lights, the dark suits OF the
Jews, the kneeling posture of the chorus and
the plaintive and imploring voice of Zeresh,
| or of the High Priest, or of Mordecai's Sister,
were impressive scenes that stilled the audi
/ ence into deep silence.
The choruses were full and well-trained,
while the accompaniment was played with
| excellent skill and taste. 1t was support,
and did not lead, as is so often the case, and
the effect of the voices was not destroyed, but
enhanced. The children acted their parts
well, and elected the admiration OF the en-
tire audience.
The program was varied by vocal, cornet
and flute solos, given between acts. Mrs:
Rahter, of Harrisburg, Pa, sang with fne ef-
feet "L'Arditi Waltz, and in response to re- e;
| peated applause rendered MARY OF Argyle
Mrs. Rahter has a full, rich soprano voice,
highly cultivated, and sang with much ex-
pression. She fairly captivated the audience,
who manifested their delight by long continu-
ed applause. Prof Jos. Hewlett, cornetist,
played "American Beauties" with fine tone
and skill, and was called out second time,
when he rendered within Mile OF Edln-
boro' Town." The solos were greatly appre-
ciated by the audience. Prof. LOUIS DEL
man, Autist, also played pretty air. with
piano accompaniment. The tones OF the
lutte and piano blended sweetly.
Inc WnOlc otao Nf
managed by Miss Maggie McKellip, and to
her good Judgment and untiring efforts are
dine the great success with which it was given.
Mr.. Thomas A. Murray rendered her valuable
assistance on the stage in directing the can
tata Miss McKellip requests US to return
her sincere thanks to all who took part, and
to the public for their generous patronage.
The proceeds, which are quite considerable,
are for a charitable object.
Below is the cast:
Queen. Miss Mamie kunkel Attendants,
Misses Bette Reifsnder and Lena Frzell,
King, C. H. Harding; Pages, Smith Kelisnider
and w G. Wickert: Hannah, w. II. Harding;
Mordecai. r. b. Bond; !. Zeresh, Miss Mary b.
Shellman: Attendants, Misses Pauline Trumbo
and Grace Bowers; Zeresh's child, NJ. Bruce
Smith; Mordecai's sister, Miss Florence Her
ing: Prophetess, Miss Ida Lockard; Harbonah,
Harry NJ. Gernand; High Priest Prof Z. Ii.
Spurrier; Herald, Joseph Stouch; Scribe, W.
i. Seabrook; Kings Guards, H. NJ. Gernand,
d. SNYDER Arthur Smith, Austin Geiselman;
Queens Pages, Misses Annie Shriver and Ada
Trumbo.
CHORUS OF JEws.-Misses A. Bixler, Clara
Mitten, Kitty Noel, Maggie Lockard, lille
Derr, Annie Cassell, Annie Ames, Ida Lock
ard, Florence Herring, Grace Bowers Messrs.
W. Fl. Thomas, John II. Cunningham, John
L.
Thomas A. Murray, II. NJ. Gernand, Chas.
Geiselman.
Chorus OF PERsIANs.-Mrs. DIR. Rahter,
Misses Georgia Franklin, Fannie Murray,
Lizzie Lockard. BERTHE Geiselman, Irene
Everheart, Berthe Buckingham; Messrs. W.
C. Wickert, Jos Stouch, Austin Geiselman,
R. B. Mcdonald, b. Mills, D. Snyder, W. L.
Seabrook.
CHORUS OF JEWISH BoYs.-Masters Paul
Reese, Arthur Smith, Frank Miller, Emory
Buckingham, Frank Shaw, George Brown,
Chester Ames, Eddie Manning, Ollie Grimes,
Harry Gorsuch, Ionic Woodward. Nat Keen,
Jimmie Bond, Willie Miller, Willie Keefer.
Chorus OF MEDLAN MAIDENs.-Misses An
ME Shriver, George franklin, Cora Miller,
Julia McKellip, Eloise Bond, jamie Thomas,
Grace Herring, May Mackley, Blanche Trum-
bo, Florence Zepp, Bette Fritchie, Katie
Nichols, Madge Shaw, BERTHE Keen, Mamie
Henning.
AcCoMPAsIsTs-Mrs. Margaret Smith, Bal
timore, piano; Mr.. l.. l.. Billngslea, violin;
Prof. Louis Dielman, New Windsor, clarinet
and flute.
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